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Old 06-17-2009 | 12:58 PM
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Default RE: flaps vs. speedbrakes

Cutting flaps into the Nexstar will reduce the area of the aileron and theoretically reduce 'aerobatic performance'. The Nexstar lands very slow without any of the added gear and without flaps installed. You can use a large diameter and shallower pitch prop to achieve more pulling power and slower speeds - maybe a 12x5 or 12x6?